Delicate red cocktail , full of spice , a hint of almond and cranberry .

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Ajanta and Ellora Caves

India is full of surprises , and when i saw Ajanta and ellora caves , i was not prepared for what i was going to see...Thanks to all those university trips that i got that chance and the freedom to enjoy the beauty of India.......These caves are one of my favorates ....The caves are 30 km from Aurangabad It houses 34 caves covering a distance of 2 km in length. 12 of the caves are buddhist (600 AD to 800 AD), 17 hindu (600 AD - 900 AD) and the rest jain (800 AD - 1000 AD). These caves definitely serve as the finest example of religious tolerance practised by man, fact made obvious after observing how well the current religions coexist in a same neighbourhood. Ellora caves served as chapels (Chaityas), monasteries (Viharas) and temples for the monks.